The uterus returns to the pelvis around six weeks after birth, and it goes back to its original size (similar to a closed fist). This means your postpartum belly will look flatter and smaller. "It's a big change as far as the belly goes," Krieger says.13 Jan 2020
How long does it take for stomach to go down after birth?
From the moment your baby is born, hormonal changes cause your uterus to contract, shrinking it back to its pre-pregnancy state. It takes six to eight weeks for your uterus to return to its normal size.
Does your body shape change after having a baby?
“Your body changes over time; it takes a while to get close to your prepregnancy shape and size.” What's reasonable? Expect to naturally lose some weight before your first postpartum doctor's visit (usually around six to eight weeks after giving birth).
Will my body look the same after pregnancy?
Yvonne Butler Tobah, obstetrician and gynecologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., said a year postpartum usually resets body back to normal, but there are a few changes that can be permanent: Skin: A woman's face, areolas, stomach and moles often darken during pregnancy, and might stay that way.30 Aug 2017